Torre a Cona

Torre a Cona, a historic wine estate located in the Florence hills, has a rich and storied past. The estate’s origins date back to 1066 when it was known as Quona Castle. Over the centuries, it underwent significant transformations, particularly under the noble Rinuccini family, who were influential in the 16th century. The estate was later acquired by the Trivulzio counts and then by Baron Padoa in 1882, who modernized the wine cellar and agricultural practices.

In 1935, the Rossi di Montelera family, renowned for their Martini & Rossi brand, purchased Torre a Cona. During World War II, the villa served as a headquarters for both German and British forces and sheltered valuable artworks, which spared it from bombing. Today, the estate is managed by the new generation of the Rossi di Montelera family, who continue to produce high-quality wines and have expanded into wine tourism